The Brandenburg Gate Ballerina - The Ukrainian Soviet Soldier Who Became a WW2 Star

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The young Soviet female traffic regular filmed outside the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin in May 1945 has become famous since WW2 ended. But who was she? Find out here...
Dr. Mark Felton FRHistS, FRSA, is a well-known British historian, the author of 22 non-fiction books, including bestsellers 'Zero Night' and 'Castle of the Eagles', both currently being developed into movies in Hollywood. In addition to writing, Mark also appears regularly in television documentaries around the world, including on The History Channel, Netflix, National Geographic, Quest, American Heroes Channel and RMC Decouverte. His books have formed the background to several TV and radio documentaries. More information about Mark can be found at: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Fe...
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@MarkFeltonProductions Жыл бұрын

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@mr.fishmanman Жыл бұрын

Can you do a special to China's ww2 generals (kmt,ccp,warlords).

@balabanasireti Жыл бұрын

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@Rampart.X Жыл бұрын

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@rinoz47 Жыл бұрын

Well as long as you've dropped a sponsor or two...

@lewistivey Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen footage and picture of her many times, but it’s nice to finally put a voice to her face. I’m glad she fulfilled her dream of becoming a teacher. What an inspiration.

@mishaknopkin2199 Жыл бұрын

What BS Mark is talking. She is a Russian girl from Donetsk, and it is Russia now.

@RhuBin02 Жыл бұрын

@@mishaknopkin2199 ussr precisely,its up to individual perspective to consider it ukranian or russian

@wayneantoniazzi2706 Жыл бұрын

Sergeant Spivak was the whole package! Serious, dedicated, efficient, brave, and with a dynamite smile! And those moves! Anna Pavlova indeed! Thanks Dr. Felton for bringing her back to life even for a short while!

@MI-mx3rh Жыл бұрын

Typical of Churchill to perv-out on traffic girls

@dliston1 Жыл бұрын

she was a Communist POS working for STALIN.

@Lerxstification Жыл бұрын

LIke many of the Russian and Polish women, they look GREAT in their twenties; by 30 they look like Stalin's housekeeper!

@HorseshitDetectionAgency Жыл бұрын

@@Lerxstification no. just no.

@Jreb1865 Жыл бұрын

@@Lerxstification Without a doubt...lol

@manashiranidas3566 Жыл бұрын

Spivak , her confidence and pride ,absolutely captivating . She was famous among her students .... one who knows the way goes the way and shows the way.

@Hastur876 Жыл бұрын

Now her grandchildren are getting slaughtered by the Russian Nazi regime.

@annettehadley9718 Жыл бұрын

Well believe it or not, this video brought tears to my eyes, first of all I couldnt understand why, then it came to me, This young girl had lived a life at the age of 20, then went on to realize her dream of becoming a school teacher, what stories she must of been able to tell.... absolutely Marvelous !

@mishaknopkin2199 Жыл бұрын

What BS Mark is talking. She is a Russian girl from Donetsk, and it is Russia now.

@deee5520 Жыл бұрын

You aren’t the only one with tears. 🥲.

@Cookefan59 Жыл бұрын

It hit me the same way. She was an ordinary person with ordinary as well as admirable goals whose life was suddenly turned upside down by circumstances beyond her control. She responded by contributing to the best of her ability. She suffered and sacrificed but also prevailed to the end. It’s a very touching story that even now makes me very emotional. Surprise, surprise! 😉

@scottmeeker9971 Жыл бұрын

@@mishaknopkin2199 Ukrainians are not Nazis, wake up Misha…

@Centurion97 Жыл бұрын

@@mishaknopkin2199 The Russians couldn't even take all of it, and what they do have won't be under their control for much longer lol. Cope harder.

@UncleTravelingMac81 Жыл бұрын

It's truly surreal to see a generation of people whom we all knew/know as mild mannered in their golden years, so young and vibrant. You could tell she was excited about the recent victory and proud of her service. What an amazing glimpse into the past. As always, thanks for sharing such a great story, Dr. Felton!

@seanohare5488 Жыл бұрын

Yes charming

@carlbrown9082 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes modern social media brings forth a gem in the midst of all the dross. Dr Felton, you have a gift for sourcing these amazing historical stories. I'm really grateful. Ms Spivak was such an iconic figure and most people who've read and watched content about WW2 and especially Berlin would have come across footage of her graceful but authoritative flag signals, salute and pirouetted return to position. What made this video so poignant was the audio recording of this spirited, cheerful young woman, proudly performing her duties. May she, and all her comrades from all nations who fought in the war rest in peace. May we never, ever forget their sacrifices.

@stevenhershman2660 Жыл бұрын

mark comes up with the most interesting stories that are often overlooked. I really enjoyed this episode.

@DavidSnowthesnowman Жыл бұрын

Amen to that Carl! 😃

@andrewmccain8297 Жыл бұрын

Very well said thank you

@jimc.goodfellas226 Жыл бұрын

There is A LOT of dross

@Bpg5012trick Жыл бұрын

@@jimc.goodfellas226 Of course you comment a lot of dross, at least you admit it.

@skyden24195 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. One of the rare, brightest bits of history from that time. The interview shows Lydia Spivak as being a genuinely warmhearted person who, unfortunately, had to endure a horrific era. I love her no-nonsense commitment to her duties even while giving the interview. Her moves are very slick and graceful, with her voice being chipper and pleasant. Thank you very much, Mark Felton Productions, for this unique and surprising aspect of history. I'm going to have to watch her interview a few more times. 😊

@seanohare5488 Жыл бұрын

Charming

@brucekilby9957 Жыл бұрын

Great footage of Lydia. What a character and sure she would use her machine gun when necessary. Pretty and funny. Putin would not be impressed. Maybe her photo was removed from the collection of hero's of the patriotic war. RIP Lydia from Ukraine.🇺🇦☎️🍺

@user-nk2ux6pw6i Жыл бұрын

Such a great girl. So happy she managed to get educated and to become a teacher after the war. Translation was really absolutely accurate, I confirm:)

@mishaknopkin2199 Жыл бұрын

Lydia Spivak would vote on Referendum for jointing Russia again.

@user-nk2ux6pw6i Жыл бұрын

@@mishaknopkin2199 On Dec 1 1991 90% of Ukrainians voted for independence from the USSR. So... don't be so sure!

@mishaknopkin2199 Жыл бұрын

@@user-nk2ux6pw6i Wrong in March 1991 70% of Ukrainians voted for staying in the USSR. And in 2022 4 regions voted to go back to Russia. She would be voted for that not for Banderas. 😁😁

@user-nk2ux6pw6i Жыл бұрын

@@mishaknopkin2199 Just learn the history and then don't write bullshit about Dec 1991...

@mishaknopkin2199 Жыл бұрын

@@user-nk2ux6pw6i You are lying. This girl is Russian, and she said in Russian that she went through Ukraine and Crimea (not Ukraine) before she came to Berlin. Do you confirm that, translator? 😂😂😂😂

@nriab23 Жыл бұрын

Most tv documentaries cover ww2 in very broad strokes and today quite often everything is far more sensationalised than what it used to be. This channel is so good for taking ww2 under a microscope and looking at the near endless human stories that exist out there. A true treasure of education

@Marin3r101 Жыл бұрын

You dont think he chose a Ukrainian woman for no reason huh?

@abdul-kabiralegbe5660 Жыл бұрын

@@Marin3r101 Oh please, stop looking for patterns everywhere. Just enjoy the video.🤦

@nriab23 Жыл бұрын

@@Marin3r101 please.... i knew about this story prior to the war in the Ukraine and if Mark wanted to pump out pro ukraine videos he would have made this back in march or april

@nriab23 Жыл бұрын

@@abdul-kabiralegbe5660 yeah he's or she is an idiot. I knew about this story for a long time actually and it's just coincidental that she comes from the Ukraine. Millions of soviet soldiers at the time came from there

@bigredracingdog466 Жыл бұрын

I call these stories microhistory. You don't need to know them to understand the broad sweep of history, but they humanize and enrich our understanding of it.

@johnlane8053 Жыл бұрын

I've seen clips of her interview so many times in history documentaries and wondered about her story. Thank you for piecing it all together and telling us about her life!

@Orbit_Corona Жыл бұрын

Im so glad she was filmed, now she is legendary.

@Witnessmoo Жыл бұрын

They still have these women in North Korea… it’s cool, in a really really stupid way

@jerryczech953 Жыл бұрын

Mark done a good job here

@MI-mx3rh Жыл бұрын

She was a Tiktoker of that era, wonder how the pressed like 👍 back then

@jerryczech953 Жыл бұрын

@Blue collar Hero she was not jewish ....just Ukrainian ...very huge difference

@BlueAsh-MilitaryAviation Жыл бұрын

15 minutes ago, I knew of neither Lydia Spivak nor Maria Limanskaya. Now, thanks to Dr. Felton, I do and I am just that much more fulfilled because of it.

@faidh8 Жыл бұрын

Hi from Kharkiv🇺🇦! Maria also been is Ukrainian. She’s real last name - Maria LYMANS’KA and she was originally born Ukrainian in family Ukrainian farmer-colonists, who moved from Ukraine to Idel-Ural region (now is part of Russian Federation and famous as “Povolzhia”). Limanskaya - it just 🇷🇺moscowiten’s transcription.

@Yakushev85 Жыл бұрын

@@faidh8 idi nahui pidaras. kharkov russkii gorod i ti pider ebaniy eto horosho znaesh

@faidh8 Жыл бұрын

@@Yakushev85 I don't understand your moscowiten dialect of Mongolian language

@canuckguns Жыл бұрын

RIP to the allied veterans who fought for our freedoms! Слава бывшим советским солдатам, они так многим пожертвовали. Любовь из Канады.

@shed66215 Жыл бұрын

Think of all of the other men and women in uniform whose image was captured on film during WW2 with no or so little information known about them, you've done a great job here Mark in bringing this and her story to our knowledge.

@dblezi Жыл бұрын

I also think of the millions of men that have been fighting for centuries in wars that were not their own. Its the sad reality of war in general.

@matthewd759 Жыл бұрын

It is sad that Lydia Spivak died young (ish). On the other hand a bit of googling has revealed that Maria Limanskaya is still alive at 98! Her Wikipedia entry says “for unknown reasons she was sometimes referred to as Anna Pavlova” - thanks to Dr Mark Felton viewers of this channel know why.

@444mopar Жыл бұрын

Dang Lydia looked old for a woman under 60. Must have not been a cushy life even after the war!

@demef758 Жыл бұрын

@@444mopar After Stalin starved 4 million of her people to death, she decided to load up while she could!

@zameion90 Жыл бұрын

@@444mopar I don't think its cushy living over there today

@mishaknopkin2199 Жыл бұрын

Lydia Spivak would vote on Referendum for jointing Russia again.

@kaianttila1619 Жыл бұрын

@@mishaknopkin2199 I doubt it. She was a teacher and taught Ukrainian language and literature. Russia wants to eradicate Ukrainian culture.

@badmonkey2222 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark for continuing to tell the stories of people who would otherwise be forgotten and their roles in world history.

@WhiteWolf65 Жыл бұрын

And especially now, that the young Lady soldier was Ukrainian. Slava Ukraine !

@badmonkey2222 Жыл бұрын

@@WhiteWolf65 🇺🇦

@williamdudleybass9302 Жыл бұрын

Hats off to the memory of Lydia Spivak who danced at the literal Gates of Hell during the most destructive war in the history of our species. My goodness, Sir, you have done it again, rescuing the stories of long-forgotten human beings who both suffered & laughed ages ago. Would love it if you someday make a video demonstrating to us the art of your craft - what do you do to uncover & flush out such gems from the past and how. Thank you!

@johndough1703 Жыл бұрын

Literally the Gates of Hell? LITERALLY? Is she Jesus or something?

@bryantbridgewaters7177 Жыл бұрын

He was using loaded language my friend.

@alexkalish8288 Жыл бұрын

That was a little gem Mark, I wondered about this woman. She had beauty and a strong personality - You filled a lot of blanks here. Cheers

@Rampart.X Жыл бұрын

How much Russian artillery pounded her sable?

@davidearea242 Жыл бұрын

@alexkalish8288 - Felton fills the blanks...and you fire them!

@davidearea242 Жыл бұрын

@@Rampart.X -I would have launched a salvo or two in her direction as well...!😇

@dutchschultz3076 Жыл бұрын

I've seen her pictures so many times. Now putting a voice to her face is a treat. Thank you Dr. Felton

@paulholbrook7315 5 ай бұрын

What an indomitable spirit!...She'd been thru two years of absolute hell on the Russian Front, yet takes control of the interview, barking out answers then suddenly pirouetting smartly about, snapping to attention and directing the trucks thru....all with a big smile....I watched her four times, each with tears streaming down my cheeks , laughing out loud every time she executed her lightning quick maneuvers.......RIP pretty lady......Ya made my day.....

@marbanak Жыл бұрын

All questions about this unforgettable princess have been answered by you. Everything aligned "just right" for her story. Breath-taking work, Dr. Felton.

@mishaknopkin2199 Жыл бұрын

What BS Mark is talking. She is a Russian girl from Donetsk, and it is Russia now.

@TheZINGularity 10 ай бұрын

@@mishaknopkin2199 Nice try 🤣

@russwoodward8251 Жыл бұрын

This is an incredible story. Hearing Spivak speak was amazing. What a life. Thank you.

@eamonwright7488 Жыл бұрын

Im so happy you covered her. I've always been fascinated by the "everyday Country Girl" directing traffic at the Brandenberg gate. I first seen her in the awesome series: Blood in The Snow Episode 10. Cheers Professor Felton!

@HenryRaeburn367 Жыл бұрын

It's the ordinary men and women who won the war, I'm glad Lydia made it back home to become an inspiration to girl students, her campaign medals pinned to her chest that tells you she survived many battles

@seanohare5488 Жыл бұрын

Charming

@furerorban9324 Жыл бұрын

@@seanohare5488 cliche

@fkakasumi9713 3 ай бұрын

I love the way she twirls around while doing her traffic duty. She's high on victory and hope for a better future and can't help but dance a little doing her duties

@republitarian484 2 ай бұрын

Well after the B0wIshavik C0mmunists starved about 10 million people to death during the Youkranian Famine and then managed to "Liberate" 1/2 of Europe behind the Iron Curtain of C(o)mmunism I'm sure any future is better right?

@gustavo042 23 күн бұрын

Better future look at world today

@benbaker2965 Жыл бұрын

Ms. Spivak performed her job with energy and pride. Being able to hear her voice just enhanced her enthusiasm. Mark, I most enjoy these stories about people during war. It brings humanity to both sides in contrast to the inhumanity of war.

@davidcox3076 Жыл бұрын

After all that they had been through, being in Berlin at the end of the war must have been a huge relief to the Soviet soldiers. Lydia's joy and enthusiasm for doing her part really shine through in the interview.

@GiggleGroup Жыл бұрын

What an absolutely brilliant story to pluck out of KZfaq. This is why Mark Felton is the best.

@brianfeely9239 Жыл бұрын

Once more we see content of the highest quality from Prof Felton. Real people, real lived history. Thank you.

@slavsh Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark. As a Ukrainian myself it was very interesting to watch this amazing video. It is also very pleasant to see that somebody is reminding that Ukraine (as part of USSR) took important role in fighting against Nazi and liberating USSR and European Countries. I always feel disappointed, when modern media keep repeating that Russians (instead of Soviet people) helped to win WWII. There were so many Ukrainian heroes in this war! One of the most famous was Soviet fighter ace Ivan Kozhedub, who was born near Kiev in Ukraine. He was the most successful fighter ace among allies with more than 60 victories! It would be great if you make a video about him too.

@julius43461 Жыл бұрын

The issue is that Russia took on the legacy. So although I agree with your sentiment, I am not sure where to place the blame when talking about Soviet union then? For example, are Ukrainians to be blamed for the sins of the empire as well? You can't have one without the other. I do understand that Ukrainians must have been pissed off many times when something at least in part Ukrainian was referred to just Russian. Like the Antonov plane in the 2012 movie.

@joek600 Жыл бұрын

This is the result of western disregard and superiority complex towards their perceived opponents. Afew months ago most people could not find Ukraine on the map, I bet that if that video was made last year ''Ukrainian'' would not be in the title. But as its already pointed out you have to keep in mind that while embracing your rightful soviet heritage is only natural, you cant pick and choose. The current official narrative is trying to present Ukraine as a country occupied by soviet Russia, when in reality it was the second in rate SSR of the Soviet Union. So all the Cold War narrative applied to Russia today by the media, is equally applicable to Ukraine as well.

@enriqueperezarce5485 Жыл бұрын

@@joek600 I guess a state caused famine against your people don’t count I guess.

@joek600 Жыл бұрын

@@enriqueperezarce5485 What kind of clown argument is this?

@olexp9017 Жыл бұрын

@@joek600 Exactly my thoughts. The power of Soviet people was in their sovietness, not in nationalism. When they lost the sovietness in 1991, they lost their power. They got nationalist, took seriously stupid Capitalist ideas like "nothing personal, just business" and today we have what we have. Former brothers are fighting against each other for the interests of the global corporations. Unsurprisingly. There is a very good book written by Boris Polevoi called "A Story about a Real Man". The famous phrase from that book is: "But you are a Soviet Man!" which means "no matter how impossible it looks you can do it". I'm very sure that Lydia would shrug her shoulders if she saw that title. And as we all see, the Cold War has never finished. I can't blame Mark as he is a product of Western propaganda.

@JDMilitaria Жыл бұрын

Amazing as Always Mark, What a women. May she rest in peace for being thrown into such a difficult task at such a young age, Like many soldiers at the time.

@TheWolfsnack Жыл бұрын

......and did so without complaint over her pronouns.....

@uncaged1180 Жыл бұрын

@@TheWolfsnackwhat a little weirdo you are

@burtonkephart6239 Жыл бұрын

Yes and a very good attitude and spirit especially considering she would have been 7 or 8 years old during the holomodor in Ukraine .

@markfryer9880 Жыл бұрын

@@burtonkephart6239 I didn't think to consider that event.

@yepiratesworkshop7997 Жыл бұрын

@@burtonkephart6239 Ruskies don't like it when people remember that these days. Probably because Putin's trying to do it again.

@thamirivonjaahri6378 Жыл бұрын

Woman with moves which any proffessional could genuinely envy and heart so warm, not even coldness of war could extinguish it.

@johncox2865 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for telling me of this beautiful young heroine. This has made my day! My mother, born in 1919, also died in 1984.

@mishaknopkin2199 Жыл бұрын

What BS Mark is talking. She is a Russian girl from Donetsk, and it is Russia now.

@Nerub33 Жыл бұрын

@@mishaknopkin2199 фамилия украинская у неё.

@andyginterblues2961 Жыл бұрын

What a cutie Lydia was! My dad was disabled out after serving only a year or so in the European theater, a piece of exploding shell from a Panzer tank tore his leg apart in Anzio. He was hospitalized stateside, said it took him six months before he could walk again. So he probably never made it to Berlin.

@spreadeagle2561 Жыл бұрын

Yep,Lydia was a gorgeous woman.

@josefmengele181 10 ай бұрын

Wonder what your dad thinks about drag queen hour what a victory

@erikg.4217 Жыл бұрын

Dear sir, all of your documentary works are fascinating and most informative. This, however, has to be one of the most singularly amazing presentations. A 'slip' of a girl, if you will, at war, candidly speaking. The footage, collectively, allowing us to see some of the true nature (beyond what official censors might approve) of those troops, male, and female, that were engaged in that enormous struggle. Thank you for affording us the opportunity to view it.

@jrnvanderknaap4119 Жыл бұрын

Such a powerfull appearence, voice and moves! Thank you Dr. Felton for putting together this clip. I have seen images of her before, but this makes her really come alive!

@mishaknopkin2199 Жыл бұрын

What BS Mark is talking. She is a Russian girl from Donetsk, and it is Russia now.

@quan-uo5ws Жыл бұрын

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@valuggel8972 Жыл бұрын

@@ChaplinLoli trying to deny russian minority in ukraine...you are partaking in genocide dude...now you know what average german did during nazis so maybe someting learned🙄

@markmitin7397 9 ай бұрын

I'm fluent in Russian, so I notice certain things about the mannerism when someone speaks. 6:28 You can catch a moment when her mood changes as she recalls the beginning of the war, as it brought so many bad memories. She first sounds happy talking about her village, and her aspirations that were suddently crushed due war coming to her country. Yet her spirit remains unbroken despite the wasted years on this horrific conflict. Truly the greatest generation.

@WingkKong 6 ай бұрын

Do you know why European have peace after Second World War Because the soviet Union did not allow the western power move a inch to the east Europe has conflict now Because the western power start moving to East again

@paulholbrook7315 5 ай бұрын

No, it's because the US and NATO prevented stalin from sending his tanks to the English Channel@@WingkKong

@cobrageneral556 Жыл бұрын

Well there was many famous ukrainians in red army,Lyudmila Pavlichenko (one of the most known soviet female snipers),Ivan Kozhedub (best soviet fighter pilot),Dmytro Lavrinenko (best soviet tank gunner) and many others. Red army was very international,and in my opinion georgians,kazakhstanians,uzbeks and others also need to be known.

@Pvt.Conscriptovich Жыл бұрын

I doubt Mark will ever cover them.

@balabanasireti Жыл бұрын

Who are these people?

@cobrageneral556 Жыл бұрын

@@balabanasireti Lyudmila Pavlichenko-one of the most famous soviet female snipers Ivan Kozhedub-best soviet and anti hitler coalition fighter pilot Dmytro Lavrienko-best soviet tank gunner

@adeptusastartes3698 Жыл бұрын

Good old times when Ukrainians used to fight Nazis

@canuckprogressive.3435 Жыл бұрын

I'm getting the impression that Ukraine was the best part of the USSR. No wonder Putin wants it back! Sorry Vlad, not gonna happen.

@jamesrobinson8247 Жыл бұрын

The prettiest face of world war 2. I never did know her name until now 😊 thank you Dr. Felton for bringing this to us !

@kevindarroch7332 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark. We need to remember history. My Dad, a native of Canada starting as a teenager served as a flying officer during WW2.

@irishdevil1490 Жыл бұрын

That was a beautiful story about a beautiful lady in a horrific time.

@657449 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. As long as her service in Berlin is viewed, she will be immortal.

@samueladams3746 Жыл бұрын

Remember seeing pictures of her 50 years ago in history books. Thanks for putting a story to the picture. And she’s simply adorable.

@jasondomingo5313 Жыл бұрын

The true definition of a strong, brave and capable woman. Thank you for this little bit of down to earth story Mr. Felton.

@gabriellen.2886 Жыл бұрын

I learn so many interesting things from your channel. This was truly fun and covered something I have NEVER seen in any books or films until now. God bless her and the others who served! Great story.

@coling3957 Жыл бұрын

i've read of some amusing stories of these female traffic controllers. in 1945 before the Battle of Berlin one woman was trying to direct traffic but was being hindered by soviet soldiers ( who were drunk ) particularly 2 in one truck, causing a traffic jam. she traffic controller was in a shouting match with the 2 men - one of whom was a lieutenant - until an unlikley reinforcement arrived - in the form of Marshall K K Rokossosvky with a pistol in his hand. he strode up to the truck and berated the driver, who froze in terror - while the lieutenant had completely panicked and run off to hide in the woods! ...

@benisaten Жыл бұрын

I always appreciate these individual stories of the war. Everybody has one. This was very fascinating. Cheers Dr. Felton, your videos are always top notch. ✌️ from 🇨🇦.

@aj4u22 Жыл бұрын

I think the first time I remember seeing her was in the BBC’s “World At War” in the 70’s on PBS. And thought how cute she was and very professional. Now I think about what she saw and suffered through directing traffic. The horrors, shelling, bodies in the street or vehicles hit and burning, she was still in a combat zone. Remember in Band of Brothers when the hospital was hit although “behind” the lines. Experiencing and seeing what she saw and then possibly going home to nothing can and will age you. Thanks for filling in the details.

@mikespurg8006 Жыл бұрын

I have watched WWII films, episodes, and documentaries starting with a B&W TV since 1952-53, but this is one of the most amazing. Thanks.

@zerokrm8980 Жыл бұрын

Thanks mark , i always wanted to find out who she was . Most of the best ww2 documentaries always ends with her directing traffic .

@richardwyse7817 Жыл бұрын

was this first featured in "The World at war"?....amazing that the audio was hunted down!

@AudieHolland Жыл бұрын

She is giving the interview while also doing her work. I can only marvel at her concentration, dedication to duty and her eagle-eyed vision. *And* she's carrying that big rifle on her back, all day!

@philchristmas4071 11 ай бұрын

I've seen these Images and her voice so many times. Thanks for the subtitles, I finally know what she was saying. Interesting fact: that she was Ukrainian and went back to teach the Ukrainian language that Russia so badly wants to destroy.

@Sleepy1988 Жыл бұрын

As I was watching the interview with her, I thought she may have been more cheerful than normal at first, only for the camera, but quickly realized that was likely not the case. She was probably very happy the war was over, riding on the happiness victory brought, like Mr. Felton said.

@cameronbrown9080 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic lady and such a shame that she died so young 💔 😢

@AdamBechtol Жыл бұрын

huh??

@johnmeyers8588 Жыл бұрын

@@AdamBechtol She passed away in her 50's. Relatively speaking, that is dying young.

@erwin643 Жыл бұрын

@@johnmeyers8588 Not in Russia/USSR. Russia currently, in particular at the moment is collapsing with a lower life expectancy, which is part of the reason for this last-minute invasion of Ukraine. Due to collapsing demographics, this is probably the last time they'll be able to field an army.

@Mortablunt Жыл бұрын

At least she didn't have to see her country betrayed over to Nazi loving ingrates.

@averagejoe9186 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure the favorite "national pass time" a.k.a alcoholism in USSR overall had nothing to do with her early passing.......

@ARIXANDRE Жыл бұрын

I swoon every time I watch her enthusiasm! ❤

@BackSeatHump Жыл бұрын

As do I!

@ZubairKhan-vs8fe Жыл бұрын

She has such an energy and positive outlook.

@Bigsky1991 Жыл бұрын

On my very first trip to Berlin in 1981, I bought a poster of her in a State Run/DDR book store on Unter den Linden in East Berlin. I think I still have it rolled up in storage in Germany.

@mig21pilot Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mark! Have been captivated by this young woman for 20 years.

@mishaknopkin2199 Жыл бұрын

Lydia Spivak would vote on Referendum for jointing Russia again.

@solisprime2669 Жыл бұрын

the way she went from waving those flags to saluting in a seamless motion is inspiring I had to replay those sense a few times cause it was so cool.

@Roundymooney Жыл бұрын

Notice how her demeanour changes for a moment when she details how difficult her route to Berlin was. As always, thanks Dr. Mark. Another gem!

@thedolt9215 Жыл бұрын

Great video clip Mr. Felton! You do great work!

@georgegaiennie3747 Жыл бұрын

This is a great story, Mark, and another wonderful video. I’ve been fascinated with the drama of the Second World War for nearly 60 years. Your KZfaq work is nonpareil.

@kenl6769 Жыл бұрын

The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long.

@markborn5293 Жыл бұрын

What a touching story. That footage is brilliant.

@MrGGBHTD Жыл бұрын

Great slice of history and a great story - well done Mr Felton!

@kneel1 Жыл бұрын

wow she's pretty. wonder how many soldiers hearts she broke

@markfryer9880 Жыл бұрын

Truck loads!

@F40PH-2CAT Жыл бұрын

Or how many had their way with her.....Russian soldiers assaulted their own women.

@eamonwright7488 Жыл бұрын

@@F40PH-2CAT Just like in the US. For the most part women soldiers were respected. Hell they even had female NKVD "Blockers" that shot retreating Red Army soldiers.

@carlgreisheimer8701 Жыл бұрын

@@F40PH-2CAT so true

@carlgreisheimer8701 Жыл бұрын

@@eamonwright7488 not on the same scale as the RED ARMY.

@user-fe6jb8mq4x Жыл бұрын

Спасибо Вам за Ваш труд, дорогой Марк Фелтон!

@mishaknopkin2199 Жыл бұрын

She is a Russian Girl! from Donetsk.

@stan_p 10 ай бұрын

@@mishaknopkin2199except Donetsk is part of Ukraine.

@djordjemarkovic1389 8 ай бұрын

@@stan_p not anymore.

@danielx8 Жыл бұрын

Maria Limanskaya was awarded the medals: "For the Liberation of Warsaw", "For the Capture of Berlin" and "For Victory over Germany". She is still alive today at the age of 99 years.

@mlml8018 11 ай бұрын

Wow. Wonder what she thinks of what is going on with Russia and Ukraine lately

@MarkSeconi Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video and learned a lot. listen to the cars tooting their horns to notify their presence at the intersection during the interview. I did chuckle at the thought of Winston Churchill stopping his car and going over to say hello to a traffic-control girl. However, there was a touch of sadness at the end, when you said that Maria had died of a heart attack at only the age of 59.

@shieldwallofdragons Жыл бұрын

Great video Sir! What a vibrant and cheerful person she was despite everything she and her country went thru.

@spikespa5208 Жыл бұрын

Helps that they won.

@mishaknopkin2199 Жыл бұрын

She is a Russian Girl! from Donetsk.

@mishaknopkin2199 Жыл бұрын

What BS Mark is talking. She is a Russian girl from Donetsk, and it is Russia now.

@rozkaz661 Жыл бұрын

@@mishaknopkin2199 bruh, she spent her life teaching the ukrainian language, i think she wasnt particularly russian

@spikespa5208 Жыл бұрын

@Sanctus Paulus 1962 Just don't expect the Russian shill to listen.

@danielkoerner7127 Жыл бұрын

Once again, Dr. Felton, you've knocked it out of the park! Thanks for your great work!

@tombergins8215 Жыл бұрын

I cried when I saw this video. Thank you so much for doing this. Now I know who she was & the story behind it. It's also amazing that there's audio. - You do an incredible job

@frequentlycynical642 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Felton never fails to surprise! Thank you!

@SK22000 Жыл бұрын

I know she had some awesome stories for her students! I love these kind of stories

@makspolikanov1433 Жыл бұрын

these stories are not for students

@toddewire13 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark, so good to know that you keep us up on everything in history we appreciate it so much!

@matthewbartsh9167 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I shared it on Twitter just now. Mark Felton is an absolute gem.

@dallasbarrigar 9 ай бұрын

She has such charisma. How could you not love her?

@yellow_gacha7152 Жыл бұрын

I often wondered who the girl was and where she came from, I had no idea that she was speaking as the film crew captured her on film. Many thanks for the upload. Keep up the amazing work.

@Temeraire7 Жыл бұрын

This is truly amazing work. I've been casually researching Ms. Spivak over the past decade. Seeing this all put in one place, with the different interview snippets placed together (with translation), and with the mention of the conflated entity, is truly remarkable. I can only imagine the emotions of being lucky enough to survive the entire war in the east, and then to set foot in the centre of the ruined capital of the invaders.

@adamm1151 Жыл бұрын

Well done once again Mark. Great research.

@eatdirtmofo Жыл бұрын

Well done Mark, what a great subject to expand for us.

@kantemirovskaya1lightninga30 Жыл бұрын

Excellent story Mark and Team, appreciate the human aspect missing school, etc. life being uprooted. Nice to see and keep up the good work.

@Cookefan59 Жыл бұрын

Dr. Felton! Good to hear you back in good health. So happy for you. I don’t know why, but this story really touched my heart. I have had a love affair with all three cultures, German, Ukrainian and Russian for many years. This woman’s story really got to me. Caught up by circumstance beyond her control, she did the best with what she had available and prevailed. It’s obvious that she did the best she was capable of under the circumstances which is a hallmark of admirable human behavior. It also saddened me to see her pass on at the relatively early age of 59 yo. She is my hero for today. A woman who was placed into a traditionally male role without having to sacrifice her god given femininity. A first class blue ribbon 🎀 human being.

@Booozy3050 Жыл бұрын

Keeping History alive , and we thank you Mr. Felton.

@Senator107 Жыл бұрын

Wow, wonderful story. Thank you for putting this together.

@RobARug Жыл бұрын

I have seen her in documentaries before but did not know Sergeant Lydia Spivak's name. Thank you very much for your thorough research, Dr. Felton.

@thejudgmentalcat Жыл бұрын

She really did move like a dancer ❤️

@duniagowes 7 ай бұрын

Speechless. What an invaluable content you bring.

@huibertlandzaat1889 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for uploading.

@oncall21 Жыл бұрын

Now that is history! Thanks for sharing Dr Felton!

@388Caroline Жыл бұрын

Fascinating, Mark! I recognized her from documentary’s but never knew about her. Thank you!

@BeesWaxMinder Жыл бұрын

you’re keeping history alive!

@serathaevistille995 Жыл бұрын

That interview was just fantastic.

@merckxy54 Жыл бұрын

Another facinating story Mark, well done, especially the translation as well!!!

@Thunderer0872 Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the research on this lady, I have seen her on film so many times before when there is footage of Berlin post Hitler. great to get a name and personal history. Great video as usual.